Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry was the second Democrat to enter the race, announcing on December 1, 2002. Going into 2004, he was not considered a front-runner but came roaring back to win the Iowa caucuses and nearly every primary or caucus afterward, amassing enough delegates to be the Democratic nominee. First elected to the Senate in 1984, the 60-year-old Kerry is a decorated Vietnam War veteran. He considered a presidential run in 2000.Read full candidate profile >

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The Democratic primary candidates have raised millions since officially filing
their campaigns with the FEC, but all fall short of matching President
Bush's hefty campaign chest. Click on the images to the right for more
details on how much each candidate has raised, spent and owes.